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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,202.66, 5,799.72 and 2,314.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,202.66, 5,799.72 and 2,314.46 is: 3,193.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,202.66 : 5,799.72 = 2,314.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,202.66/5,799.72 = 2,314.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,202.66x = 5,799.72 × 2,314.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,202.66x = 13,423,219.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,423,219.95/4,202.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.98

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